HR Officer

What You’ll Be Doing:

Labour Relations

• Coordinate Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures, chair hearings, and present fair outcomes.
• Ensure timely completion of Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures.
• Monitor and uphold adherence to Policies and Procedures, addressing non-compliance.
• Update and maintain Disciplinary Records.
• Prepare and submit Employee Relations Reports.
• Support, train and advise Line managers on all Human Resources policies and procedures.

Administration

• Complete leave planning in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor Sick Leave and Family Responsibility Leave compliance.
• Manage staff loan application processes.
• Facilitate the ordering, marking, issuing, and cleaning of staff uniforms.
• Administer and follow up on Injury on Duty (IOD) Claims.
• Prepare and submit HR Reports (e.g., IR, Leave).
• Assist payroll with employee time calculations.

Recruitment and termination

• Coordinate with Line Managers on recruitment needs and vacancies.
• Screen and shortlist candidates for the Interviewing panel.
• Arrange and participate in interviews and inform applicants of outcomes.
• Coordinate the completion and submission of recruitment paperwork.
• Administer employee terminations.

Counselling

• Counsel employees on personal and work-related matters.
• Refer employees to other resources if required.

Employee Benefits

• Ensure consistent and accurate implementation of employee benefits and payroll.
• Address benefit-related queries from employees.

What We Are Looking For:

• Diploma or B Degree in Human Resources or related field
• Valid Driver’s License
• 5 years’ experience as an HR Generalist
• Proficient in MS Office
• Advanced understanding of all relevant legislation e.g. Labour Relations Act (LRA), Basic Condition of Employment Act (BCEA), Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COID), Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS), etc.
• Understanding of HR Systems
• Understanding of basic business principles

About Montego
Montego Pet Nutrition, a family business established in 2000 in the Karoo region of South Africa, is a well-loved and innovative pet care brand committed to establishing Africa as an important player in the global pet industry. For 26 years, our genuine love of pets has been at the heart of our business and supports our promise of “Better Every Day”. Today, pet owners in more than 39 countries across multiple continents trust us to produce world-class products with the health and wellbeing of pets in mind.